What is the Spanish word for "sly"?

Learn how to say "sly" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sly

Spanish

astuto

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Alternative translations of "sly"

pícaro
mañoso
listo
zorro

Examples of how to use "sly" in Spanish

English
He gave me a sly and secretive smile.
Spanish
Me dio una sonrisa astuta y secreta.
English
The sly fox crossed the quiet road.
Spanish
La astuta zorra cruzó la calle tranquila.
English
She gave him a sly little smile.
Spanish
Ella le dio una pequeña sonrisa astuta.
English
He made a sly comment about dinner.
Spanish
Hizo un comentario astuto sobre la cena.
English
They watched the sly cat catch mice.
Spanish
Vieron a la astuta gata cazar ratones.

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